1973 BMW 3.0 CSL

The BMW 3.0 CSL was originally built as a homologation special, it was closely based on the eye-catching CS line of sports coupes but featured a thinner gauge steel body, no sound-proofing, and reduced interior trim options to reduce weight.

BMW developed the 3.0 CSL to compete in the European Touring Car Championship and the Deutsche Rennsport Meisterschaft, it also raced in the IMSA GT Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans over the course of its production life.

The dominance of the CSL was staggering, the model would go on to win the European Touring Car Championship in 1973, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978 and 1979. It won its class at Le Mans in 1973 and scored a slew of wins and podium places in racing series across Europe and around the world.